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It doesnt matter
what type of training
you have, almost
anything can be
taught in the live
online environment.
Its possible to
deliver technical
training, software
training, interpersonal
skills training,
communication
skills, and even sales
training using the
virtual classroom.
Learn more at
Cindy Huggett, 2012 All Rights Reserved
Meeting
Webcast
One-way communication on an
educational topic designed to impart
knowledge from an expert speaker
to the audience. Some interaction
between speaker and audience may
occur.
Webinar
is taking an interactive,
instructor-led classroom session and turning it
into a presentation-style webcast. This happens
more frequently than you would think because
presenters can fall into lecture mode when they
cant see participants. In addition, slides tend to
be the easiest thing to convert to the live online
environment, so facilitators might rely on them too
much when presenting.
Remember, you are converting training, not oneway presentations. Just because participants
are dispersed doesnt mean that your live online
class should be a lecture. Dont forget what you
know about adult learning principles and how to
engage participants in learning. Those guidelines
apply to all types of training, including virtual. Your
virtual training design should be just as engaging
and interactive as if it were in-person. Use the
built-in engagement features of the online training
platform so your virtual attendees dont have to
3.
Pre-class reading
assignment for
knowledge learning
4-hour traditional
instructor-led
training class
Self-paced activity
for on-the-job application
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